Happy New Year
I spent the New Year in Chiang Mai stopping on my return journey from up north Mae Hong Song – which is very close to the border with Burma. I was supposed to be getting a train early in the morning back to Nakhon Sawan but it was delayed for 4 and a half hours. The most shocking thing I think as I reflect on this that I was really not that concerned or surprised when I was told this!! It’s Thailand generally nothing happens on time!!!

I am away this week in Bangkok, somehow managed to get myself signed up for taking care of the children at a conference 8 under 3’s so they say that ‘a change is as good as a holiday’ so I shall report back at the end of the week if this is indeed true or not. As I am in Bangkok I am having problems using my own computer but due to my technical in capabilities am unable to use it so you’ll have to wait a while to get the pics from my visit up north.

So had a really lovely few days with Beth, Faye and Lilli, who where all at language school in Lopburi with me. Had a great time catching up and drinking coffee. It was really, really cold at night.! I had a proper duvet and my jumper on and a hot water bottle it was bliss. In the evenings I got all my layers on and snuggled up in front of the TV and was introduced to Greys Anatomy. I also really enjoyed the quietness and stillness and beauty of Mae Hong Song. One morning I went for a walk with my jumper and scarf – the simple pleasures. I also really enjoyed some ‘farnag’ ‘foreign food’ a great high light was having an oil and vinegar dressing on my salad in normal Thailand it’s a bit like salad cream which I don’t particularly like!! So all and all a very very enjoyable trip : )